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There are 7 ways to get from Guiyang to Shangri-La by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane KWE - LJG
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    5h 22m
    ¥1,733–3,466

  2. Train via Guiyang

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Guiyang to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    16h 47m
    ¥252–440

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Guiyang North to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    9h 53m
    ¥398–494

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Guiyang North to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 28m
    ¥438–669

  5. Drive 1,097.7 km

    1. Drive from Guiyang to Shangri-Lacar car 1,097.7 km
    11h 3m
    ¥933–1,348

  6. Fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport

    1. Fly from Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane KWE - DIG
    4h 32m
    ¥770–3,683

  7. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Guiyang North to Chuxiongtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    9h 53m
    ¥419–500

Guiyang to Shangri-La by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration9h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket¥398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 830.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Guiyang, China and Shangri-La, China?

You can take a train from Guiyang North to Shangri-La via Kunming and Lijiang in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) 3 times a day.

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